Calendar

NOVEMBER

Nov. 12 – Fairfax County Small Business Commission Reverse Tradeshow, Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Sessions for small businesses on selling to Fairfax, access to capital, Fairfax CORE, and proposal writing.

Nov. 12-14 – “Trap,” a play presented by the Justice High School Wolfpack Theatre, 7 p.m. plus a 2 p.m. show on Nov. 14. Order tickets here.

Nov. 13 – Animal Superstitions, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 7-8 p.m. Ages 7 and up. $10. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.

Nov. 14 – Craft Show, Woodson High School, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sponsored by the Woodson Rowing Team. Free.

Nov. 14 – Special Education Family Conference hosted by FCPS, Hayfield Secondary School, 7630 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Nov. 14 – Community Health Fair, James Lee Community Center, 9 a.m.-noon. Flu vaccines, hearing and vision screenings, child dental screenings, HIV testing, Hepatitis C testing, and more.

Nov. 14 – Fairfax Recycles Day, Glen Forest Elementary School, 5829 Glen Forest Drive, Bailey’s Crossroads, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Touch-a-truck with county vehicles. Bring items to recycle: computers, hard drives, toner and ink cartridges, phones, audio equipment, keyboards, batteries, glass bottles and jars, winter jackets, housewares, emergency supplies.

Nov. 15 – Holiday Market hosted by the Annandale High School PTSA, AHS, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. More than 60 crafters, artisans, and small businesses.

Nov. 15 – Gathering for World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, Woodson High School, Cavalier Hall, 9525 Main St., Fairfax, 10:30 a.m. Hosted by Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets.

Nov. 16 – Public meeting on the Envision Route 7 bus rapid transit project, hosted by the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission, Bailey’s Elementary School, 6111 Knollwood Drive, Bailey’s Crossroads. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., staff presentation at 7 p.m.

Nov. 17 – Blood Drive, American Legion Post 1976, 4206 Daniels Drive, Annandale, 1-6 p.m.

Nov. 17 – Board of Supervisors hearing on accessory living units (ALUs).

Nov. 19 – Lunch & Learn: Just Say NO to Plaza 500’s Edsall Data Center Substation, virtual, noon-1 p.m. Hosted by Nature Forward. RSVP to get the Zoom link.

Nov. 19 – Moving on to Life in the Community Fair, Fairfax High School cafeteria, 3501 Lion Run, Fairfax, 6:30-8 p.m. Hosted by FCPS Career and Transition Services, for students with developmental and intellectual disabilities who need continuing support after they leave school.

Nov. 21-22 – City of Fairfax Holiday Craft Show, Fairfax High School, 3501 Lion Run, Fairfax, Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. One-day pass $5, two-day pass $8. 18 and under free.

Nov. 21 – Tricky Turkeys, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 9:30 -10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.-noon. Ages 2-5. $12. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.

Nov. 21-22 – Holiday Village Market, Mosaic District, 2905 District Ave., Merrifield, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Nov. 21 – Craft class: Holiday Ornaments, Craft Gallery of Artisans United, Packard Center, 4022 Hummer Road, Annandale, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Ages 10 and up. $20. To register, visit the Craft Gallery or call 703-941-0202.

Nov. 21 – Family Puzzle Party, Thomas Jefferson Library, 7415 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church, 1-2:30 p.m. All ages. Registration not required.

Nov. 21 – Fall Engineering Challenge, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 2-3 p.m. Ages 6-11. $10. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.

Nov. 21 – Animals After Hours, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 8:30 p.m. Adults, ages 18 and up. $15. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.

Nov. 25 – American Indian Games & Crafts, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 1-2 p.m. and 3-4 p.m. Ages 4 and up. $9. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.

Nov. 28 – Beaver Boogie 5K, Lake Accotink Park, 10 a.m., packet pickup at 9 a.m.

Nov. 30 – Dominion Energy presentation to the Mason Land Use Committee on the substation for the Edsall data center, Belvedere Elementary School, 7:30 p.m.

DECEMBER

Dec. 2 – Public hearing on the proposed substation for the Edsall data center, Fairfax County Planning Commission, Fairfax County Government Center, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 5 – Craft class: Paint Dancing Snowmen on a Board, Craft Gallery of Artisans United, Packard Center, 4022 Hummer Road, Annandale, 1-3 p.m. Ages 8 and up. $5. To register, visit the Craft Gallery or call 703-941-0202.

Dec. 5 – The Fairfax Choral Society presents Handel’s Messiah, Part I, and the Hallelujah Chorus, Annandale United Methodist Church, 4 p.m.

Dec. 8 – The Fairfax Choral Society presents Yuletide Treasure, Annandale United Methodist Church, 7 p.m.

Dec. 12-13 – Holiday Village Market, Mosaic District, 2905 District Ave., Merrifield, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Dec. 12 – Holiday Engineering Challenge, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 2-3 p.m. Adults, ages 6-10. $10. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.

Dec. 19 – Craft class: Painting with Wool, Craft Gallery of Artisans United, Packard Center, 4022 Hummer Road, Annandale, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Ages 15 and up. $30. To register, visit the Craft Gallery or call 703-941-0202.